Working from home was never an option before. Then came internet and the option was available for some. During my sales days I used to work for years from a home office. I never liked it.

During pandemic working from home became a norm. Many companies boasted that they will never do a working from office. And now companies also struggle as they try to impose a return to office.

I was working 5 days a week from office since 2022 January. So it does not bother me. But I have spoken to people who have either got used to working from home or their new life and commitments and responsibilities and family all revolve around the ability to work from home.

I can understand, and I want to share what makes me want to work from office. I go to office 5 days a week.

1. Working from home makes me lonely, office feels like I am part of something bigger.
2. Office helps me build meaningful relationships and collaborate better
3. The opportunity to contribute make me want to be in the office
4. It is not just work in office but being part of a comunity
5. Getting instant help and feedback to improve with way less room for misunderstandings
6. Being with people help me grow as an individual and team player
7. In office I learn beyond the work and that helps me personally
8. Entering an office building in the morning makes me feel good
9. The commute is not that bad (I go early) and I use that time to listen to podcasts and audio books
10. I cherish my work friendships
11. There is a Sense of belonging

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